SEPTEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

Connecticut Clearinghouse is a library and resource center for information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention, health promotion and wellness, treatment and recovery, and other related topics.

OBSERVANCES

NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH

During Recovery Month, we celebrate the millions of people who have found, are finding, and have yet to find this path to hope, wellness and personal growth.

Review the Guidelines

If you are in recovery from a mental health condition and/or substance use disorder, share your story for the DMHAS "Recovery Happens Here" campaign that launches this month. Film a 1 to 2 minute video describing your journey to recovery and how your life has changed. Complete this consent form and send it with your video to CelebrateRecoveryMonth@gmail.com

Join Us on September 14^th for our Free Virtual Forum

FREE ONLINE RECOVERY RESOURCE

The Journey to Wellness Guide is for anyone who has experienced addiction, chronic stress, trauma, or other life challenges. This free resource is intended to help people find new ideas to begin or continue on their personal journey to wellness. Published by Rutgers University, Center for Alcohol and Substance Use Studies.

Download

SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH

Connecticut Clearinghouse is offering two free Suicide Prevention Trainings so You Can #BeThe1To:

Ask,
Keep Them Safe,
Be There,
Help Them Connect, and
Follow Up

NEW EDITION OF MANAGING SUICIDAL RISK

The extensively revised third edition is the authoritative presentation of the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) therapeutic framework. CAMS provides proven tools to help clinicians of any orientation evaluate suicidal risk and develop a suicide-focused treatment plan. Available for loan at Connecticut Clearinghouse.

LATINO AND HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Professionals who work with Hispanic and Latino communities will find high quality technical assistance and training for behavioral health prevention, treatment, and recovery at the following resources:

The National Hispanic and Latino Addiction Technology Transfer Center

National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center

National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center

Don't miss "Engaging Community Stakeholders to Reduce Mental Health Inequities in the Hispanic Community," a free webinar offered by The National Institute on Mental Health's Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity on September 21, 2023, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.

Learn More and Register

Order Free Spanish Language Pamphlets available at Connecticut Clearinghouse

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HEALTHY AGING MONTH

Connecticut Clearinghouse offers an array of resources for older adults and the people who work with them, whether it's a curriculum for healthy aging, or pamphlets to help grandparents prevent substance misuse or mental illness in grandchildren.

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR OUR OCTOBER EVENTS!

CHANGE THE SCRIPT RESOURCE VAN

This week, the Change the Script Van will be at Wheeler's Hartford Health & Wellness Recovery Day Event on September 6th, the Yard Goats Game on September 8th, and Gizmo's Paws Up for Prevention AFSP Walk and Retirement Gathering on September 9th in Manchester at Northwest Park.

View our schedule and book the van for your event today!

NEW POSTERS

Free Vaping Prevention Posters are now available from the KnowUrVape campaign! Place orders here.